Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Meal: No Meal
Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our staff will welcome you.
Transfer to the hotel in Istanbul.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Free Day in Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
This is your free day in Istanbul.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Best of Istanbul City Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 ─ After breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to the tour area.
- Blue Mosque: A stunning Ottoman-era mosque known for its six minarets and exquisite blue tile work.
- Hagia Sophia: An iconic architectural marvel that has served as a cathedral, mosque, museum, and now a mosque again.
- Hippodrome of Constantinople: The ancient chariot racing arena and social hub of the Byzantine Empire, now a historic square.
- Bosphorus Cruise: A scenic boat tour offering breathtaking views of Istanbul’s landmarks along the Bosphorus Strait.
17:00 ─ At the end of the Istanbul City tour, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Fly to Cappadocia & Cappadocia Tour 1
Meal: Lunch
04:00 ─ Our driver will come to your hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
06:30 ─ Fly to Cappadocia. (Flight time and the airport is changeable according to the season and availability.)
08:00 ─ Landing at Cappadocia Airport.
Our staff will welcome you with your name sign at the exit of the airport.
Transfer to the Cappadocia tour area.
- Devrent Valley: Known for its unique and whimsical rock formations resembling animals and various shapes.
- Pasabag Valley: Famous for its fairy chimneys and impressive mushroom-shaped rock formations.
- Avanos & Pottery Workshop: A town renowned for its traditional pottery, with hands-on workshops available for visitors.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: An ancient cave town showcasing dwellings, churches, and monasteries carved into the rock.
- Uchisar Castle & Panoramic View: Offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cappadocia from its highest point.
16:00 ─ When the Cappadocia tour ends, you will be transferred to your hotels in Cappadocia.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour 2
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
10:00 ─ After breakfast, the tour guide will come to your and and transferred to Cappadocia tour area.
- Red Valley: Known for its stunning red rock formations and scenic hiking trails.
- Gulludere Valley: Offers beautiful rose-colored rock formations and hidden cave churches.
- Cavusin Village: An ancient village with rock-cut houses and a historic church.
- Pigeon Valley: Named for its numerous pigeon houses carved into the cliffs.
- Ozkonak Underground City: A multi-level underground city used for protection against invasions.
16:00 ─ You will be transferred to your hotels in Cappadocia.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Fly to Antalya
Meal: Breakfast
??:?? ─ Our driver will come to your hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
??:?? ─ Fly to Antalya. (Flight time and the airport is changeable according to the season and availability. If there is no direct flight on your travel date, we will book connected flight via Istanbul.)
??:?? ─ Landing at Antalya Airport.
Our staff will welcome you with your name sign at the exit of the airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Antalya.
The rest of the day is free.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 7 - Free Day in Antalya
Meal: Breakfast
This is your free day in Antalya. You can discover the blue flagged beaches in Antalya.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 8 - Free Day in Antalya
Meal: Breakfast
This is your free day in Antalya.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 9 - Bus to Pamukkale
Meal: Breakfast
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast.
Transfer to the bus station.
12:30 ─ Bus to Pamukkale. (Bus departure time is changeable according to the season and availability.)
15:30 ─ Arrival at Pamukkale Bus Station. Our staff will welcome you.
Transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale.
Stay overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 10 - Pamukkale Tour & Transfer to Kusadasi
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
10:00 ─ Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and transferred to Pamukkale tour area.
- Pamukkale: Renowned for its striking white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal springs.
- White Calcium Terraces: Spectacular natural formations created by cascading thermal waters.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: The remnants of a historic Greco-Roman spa metropolis.
- The Necropolis: Vast ancient burial ground with numerous tombs and mausoleums.
- Bath and Basilica: Ruins of Roman-era baths and an early Christian basilica.
- Frontinius Gate: Majestic gateway leading into the ancient city of Hierapolis.
- Frontinius Street: Main thoroughfare flanked by ancient columns and ruins.
- Latrina: Ancient communal latrines of Hierapolis.
- Northern Byzantine Gate: Historical gate dating back to the Byzantine era.
- Fountain of the Tritons: Ancient fountain featuring triton sculptures.
- The Temple of Apollon: Sanctuary dedicated to the deity Apollo.
- Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool: Legendary thermal pool reputedly used by Cleopatra. Swimming is extra
15:00 / 16:00 ─ When the Pamukkale tour ends, we will transfer you to the hotel in Kusadasi.
Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 11 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Meal: Breakfast an Lunch
10:00 ─ Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and transferred to Ephesus Ancient City.
- Ephesus Ancient City: A remarkably preserved ancient city with a rich historical legacy.
- Marble Streets: Elegant streets paved with marble, showcasing the city’s grandeur.
- The Odeon: Small theatre used for political meetings and performances.
- The Agora: The bustling marketplace of ancient Ephesus.
- The Temple of Hadrian: Well-preserved temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
- The Monumental Fountains: Impressive fountains that adorned the city.
- The Library of Celsius: Ancient library renowned for its magnificent facade.
- The Great Amphitheatre: Massive amphitheatre capable of seating thousands.
- The Roman Baths: Public baths reflecting Roman bathing culture.
- House of Virgin Mary: Believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary.
- Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
16:00 ─ When the Pamukkale tour ends, we will transfer you to the bus station.
18:00 ─ Bus to Canakkale.
23:00 ─ Arrival at Canakkale Bus Station. Our staff will welcome you.
Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale.
Stay overnight in Canakkale.
Day 12 - Troy Ancient City Tour & Transfer to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
13:00 ─ Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and transferred to Troy Ancient City.
- Troy Ancient City: Legendary city famous for the Trojan War, as described in Homer’s epics.
- The City Walls: Impressive fortifications built to protect the city.
- The Troy VI Houses: Well-preserved residential structures from the Troy VI period.
- The Schliemann Trench: Excavation site revealing layers of the city’s history.
- The Temple of Athena: Ancient sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Athena.
- The Roman Odeon: Small theatre used for musical performances and events.
- The Bouleuterion: Council house where city officials met.
- The Trojan Horse Replica: Symbolic wooden horse representing the famous legend.
- The Eastern Gate: One of the main entrances to the ancient city.
- The Megaron Houses: Large, rectangular homes characteristic of early Troy.
16:00 ─ When the Troy tour ends, we will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 13 - Free Day in Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, you could enjoy the day at leisure in Istanbul.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 14 - Departure from Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
According to your international flight details, our staff will come to your hotel.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport.
14 Days Turkey tour package ends. Thanks for traveling with us!
Corrie –
Dear Leyla,
Thank you for a wonderful and well organised tour of Turkey. I’ve listed some positives and negatives below:
Positives:
• Leyla was always available on Whatsapp and responded immediately to my requests, even at 10:30 in the evening. She was always prepared to do the necessary adjustments that I requested and gave regular feedback without having to prompt her.
• The transport was always on time, good quality and courteous.
• The hotels were good quality and always in the ideal locations close to the tourist areas and restaurants
• The tour schedule worked very well as well as the ability to customize it to our requirements
• The tour guides were all very knowledgeable and professional.
• The meals that were included, breakfasts and buffet lunches were good.
• Well organised and good value for money.
Small Negatives:
• The long bus trips, especially visiting the ancient Cities near Antalya
• The quality of the bus between Antalya and Fethiye was not so good and very cramped, while the bus from Fethiye to Pamukkale was luxurious and enjoyable.
• Some confusion about the IST24 notice at the Istanbul Airport, but not too serious.
• I never got to meet Leyla to thank her myself!!
I will certainly recommend Toursce to my friends.
Turkey was a great experience.
Thank you for a wonderful trip